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George Nicol (1740? – 25 June 1828) was a bookseller and publisher in 18th-century London. In 1781, he became bookseller to George III, a position he held until 1820. In 1785, he published an improved edition of James Cook's third voyage. In 1786, he became involved with John Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery and bore responsibility for the letterpress. He and the others in the project wanted to create a type that would be both utilitarian and beautiful.

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  • George Nicol (libraire) (fr)
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  • George Nicol (1740? – 25 June 1828) was a bookseller and publisher in 18th-century London. In 1781, he became bookseller to George III, a position he held until 1820. In 1785, he published an improved edition of James Cook's third voyage. In 1786, he became involved with John Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery and bore responsibility for the letterpress. He and the others in the project wanted to create a type that would be both utilitarian and beautiful. (en)
  • George Nicol (1740? – 1828) est un libraire et éditeur actif à Londres au XVIIIe siècle. En 1781, il devient libraire du roi George III, poste qu'il occupe jusqu'en 1820. En 1785, il publie une édition améliorée du troisième voyage de James Cook. En 1786, il s'implique dans la Shakespeare Gallery de John Boydell et porte la responsabilité de la typographie. Lui et les autres membres du projet voulaient créer un type à la fois utilitaire et beau. (fr)
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